# Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/southern-illinois-university-edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public college in Edwardsville, IL with 8,750 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1100 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,111 per year ($7,865 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,436 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 98% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,937 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 8,688 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 490–600 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 460–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $27,314 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,111 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,865 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $7,474 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $8,673 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,098 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $20,346 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 8,750 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 56% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,436 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,000 (FY2024) |

## What Southern Illinois University Edwardsville considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's acceptance rate?**

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1100.

**What ACT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.

**Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?**

In Fall 2023, 8,937 students applied to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and 8,688 were admitted; 1,602 enrolled.

**Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville consider legacy status?**

No. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville require an essay?**

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $27,314 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,111.

**What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's graduation rate?**

56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 149231. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology